Councilmembers Voice Concern About Funding If City Annexes North Highline

by Ralph Nichols If Burien is prohibited from using a 10-year state sales tax credit to help pay for capital costs, the city might not annex the North Highline unincorporated area. “This seems like a... [Read more]

UPDATE: Suspect Arrested In White Center Shooting Death

Wednesday afternoon (Aug. 17) at around 4:30 p.m., a 25-year old man was arrested for his role in the White Center shooting death of Sweetheart Failautusi that occurred early Tuesday morning (read our... [Read more]

Teen ‘Iron Chefs’ Will Make Salsa From Farmers Market Items From 3-4pm Today

The Burien Library will be hosting a Teen ‘Iron Chef’ competition from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. today, with teens utilizing items purchased from the weekly Farmers Market. Teens will compete using... [Read more]

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Advertiser Pro Se University Holding Free Family Law Consultations Aug. 23rd

BTB Advertiser Pro Se University wants our Readers to know that they’re offering free 30-minute consultations with Attorney Marie White on Tuesday, Aug. 23rd, to discuss family law issues. Here are... [Read more]

Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department Kids’ Day Is Saturday, Sept. 10th

The Burien/Normandy Park Fire Department Kids’ Day is coming Saturday Sept. 10th, from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. at Fire Station 28, located at at 15100 8th Ave SW. This is a great annual event where kids... [Read more]

Dedication/Open House For New SCORE Jail Is Set For Thursday, Sept. 8th

According to the City of Burien’s monthly newsletter, a dedication/open house for the new SCORE jail will be held Thursday, Sept. 8, from 2 p.m. – 4 p.m., at its location in Des Moines at 1801... [Read more]

Latest Returns Show Krakowiak, Edgar Still Leading City Council Race

The second round of returns from Tuesday’s Primary Election are in, and incumbent Lucy Krakowiak has extended her lead with over 48% of the vote, and ‘non-candidate’ Bob Edgar still leads... [Read more]

Police Release Surveillance Footage Of White Center Shooting Suspects

On Wednesday (Aug. 17), the King County Sheriff’s Office released the following surveillance video from nearby businesses, and are asking for the public’s help in identifying suspects in Tuesday... [Read more]

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Advertiser The Tin Theater Holding FREE Wine Tasting Thursday Night

“From wine what sudden friendship springs!”- John Gay “The Squire and the Cur,” ‘Fables’ BTB Advertiser and Friends of the Blog The Tin Theater will be holding another... [Read more]

ST Residential ‘Pleased’ With Town Square Condos, Looks Toward ‘Public Launch’

by Ralph Nichols Mark Twain famously once remarked, in response to an obviously erroneous news story, that “reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.” More recently, an announcement that ST... [Read more]

ELECTION: Early Returns Favor Krakowiak & ‘Non-Candidate’ Edgar

The early returns of Tuesday’s Primary Election results are in, with a couple of surprises, including a six-percent lead by ‘non-candidate’ Bob Edgar over incumbent Gordon Shaw for Burien’s... [Read more]

‘Pie Joust’ Still Needs Youth Pie Jousters; Chance Of Winning Prizes ‘Pretty Good’

Friday’s ‘Pie Joust’ youth divisions may get cancelled due to lack of registrants, according to Organizers.  “No one has yet signed up for the youth divisions (ages 9-11, 12-15,... [Read more]

Brand New Metro Transit Parking Garage Will Be Dedicated Tuesday, Aug. 30

The brand new Metro Parking Garage, located at 4th Ave SW and SW 150th Street, will be officially dedicated on Tuesday, Aug. 30th at 9 a.m., according to the city’s monthly newsletter. King County... [Read more]

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Same Great People. Same Exceptional Service. Welcome Advertiser Highline Hearing Professionals!

Click to see a larger image of Highline Hearing's exceptional staff. A big B-Town Welcome to our newest Advertiser – Highline Hearing Professionals of Burien! You’ve probably known them as... [Read more]

Don’t Miss ‘Toy Story 3′ For FREE Friday Night At Lake Burien School Park

The City of Burien’s FREE annual Music and Movies in the Park (we’re Sponsors) continues this Friday night, Aug. 19th, as it shifts into Movie Night at around 8:30 p.m. at Lake Burien School... [Read more]

Overnight Shooting In White Center Leaves 23-Year Old Woman Dead

From our sister site The White Center Blog: The King County Sheriff’s Office has released more info about Tuesday morning’s shooting in White Center that killed a 23-year old female: Police... [Read more]

REMINDER: Don’t Forget To Send In Your Ballots TODAY – Tuesday, Aug. 16

REMINDER: TODAY (Tuesday, Aug. 16th) is the deadline to send in your mail-in ballots for the Primary Election, which includes the first-round of voting for two (of three) seats on Burien’s City Council. To... [Read more]

King County Council Adopts New Transit Funding Plan, Saves Metro

The King County Council on Monday (Aug. 15) voted to adopt a $20 “congestion reduction charge” that will supply $50 million over the next two years to “save” Metro Transit. Approved... [Read more]